The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

and looked like he wanted to be anywhere but here. His awkward state had me biting my bottom lip

can manage

body in a way to face me. His

I tell you everything. Promise to not look at me any differently. I may come out a bit creepy but I swear I had no bad

hand that held my arm. I noted how

I try my best to ignore that feeling and lift my

I nod, reassuring him that I

a crooked awkward smile and

photo Sophie,” His neck crawled with a fiery blush that spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help myself.

kept that photo ever since.

his neck and looked away from me awkwardly. “Besides, I loved staring

and stared at the side of his face. He was embarrassed to look at me, perhaps thinking I was judging him and thinking of him

him was the sweetest and one of the best things he had ever

see him squirm and decided to tease

even more.

was making Aiden

that outfit I wore. It was my birthday and someone threw the cupcake Mila made for me. I was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was lurking. Even though that said stalker

cheeks redder than it was seconds ago. He looked ready to crawl into

to tease him.” Who would’ve thought your daddy was

checking to see if you were okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist capturing the moment.” He shrugged trying

snorted. “Checking to see if I was okay after causing my somber mood

stated at me from

bully appearance baby. I couldn’t show you

you didn’t have to be a bully at all.” I shook my head in disappointment. “And I’m still not over

cupcake.”I pouted.

“I was a real jerk

“Is that even a question? You were the biggest one and you still

this old guy

years and you’re not even that

here, I’ll be right back.” He said and lifted a finger to